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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,302.08, 773,215.26 and 305,651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,302.08, 773,215.26 and 305,651.45 is: 421,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,302.08 : 773,215.26 = 305,651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,302.08/773,215.26 = 305,651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,302.08x = 773,215.26 × 305,651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,302.08x = 236,334,361,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,334,361,515.05/560,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,798.12

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